They’re nature’s biggest weirdo: adorable egg-laying mammals that can inflict some serious pain. Today Will and Mango drop nine facts about the platypus, including the actual correct pluralization (hint: it’s not what you think it is) and the time scientists were convinced its existence was a prank. Which, fair!

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They&rsquo;re nature&rsquo;s biggest weirdo: adorable egg-laying mammals that can inflict some serious pain. Today Will and Mango drop nine facts about the platypus, including the actual correct pluralization (hint: it&rsquo;s not what you think it is) and the time scientists were convinced its existence was a prank. Which, fair!
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Drawing of a platypus (1809) via the New York Public Library Digital Collections.
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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You’re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we’ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You&rsquo;re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we&rsquo;ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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What’s the Plural of Platypus? Plus More Platypus Facts!

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Happy Father’s Day! Will and Mango are celebrating with nine facts about dads, from the origin of the term “founding fathers” to the oldest dad on record.

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This episode originally aired on June 16, 2018.

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Happy Father&rsquo;s Day! Will and Mango are celebrating with nine facts about dads, from the origin of the term &ldquo;founding fathers&rdquo; to the oldest dad on record.
Download&nbsp;SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to <a href="https://saily.com/PTG">https://saily.com/PTG</a>.
This episode originally aired on June 16, 2018.
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Do Dad Jokes Help Kids’ Brains?

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Why is Z the last letter of the English alphabet (and why do British people insist on calling it zed)? Who stuck a tail on C and called it G? And is there a reason why the I in ‘child’ and ‘children’ sounds different? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Linguist Danny Bate stops by to unpack the mysteries of the alphabet and discuss his delightful new book, Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them.

Buy Why Q Needs U here, or inquire at your local bookstore or library!

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Why is Z the last letter of the English alphabet (and why do British people insist on calling it zed)? Who stuck a tail on C and called it G? And is there a reason why the I in &lsquo;child&rsquo; and &lsquo;children&rsquo; sounds different? (Spoiler alert: Yes!) Linguist Danny Bate stops by to unpack the mysteries of the alphabet and discuss his delightful new book, Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them.
Buy Why Q Needs U&nbsp;<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Why-Q-Needs-U/Danny-Bate/9781785307430">here</a>, or inquire at your local bookstore or library!
Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to <a href="https://saily.com/PTG">https://saily.com/PTG</a>.
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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Where Did the Alphabet Come From? with Danny Bate!

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Should goalies get more bathroom breaks? Can a daily banana basket help players feel less homesick? And did a North Korean dictator invent a secret technology to guarantee more wins? Gear up, because Will and Mango have nine strange-but-true facts about the biggest tournament in soccer (which some of you call football)!

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This episode originally aired on July 5, 2018.

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Should goalies get more bathroom breaks? Can a daily banana basket help players feel less homesick? And did a North Korean dictator invent a secret technology to guarantee more wins? Gear up, because Will and Mango have nine strange-but-true facts about the biggest tournament in soccer (which some of you call football)!
Download SAILY in your app store and use our code PTG at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For details go to <a href="https://saily.com/PTG">https://saily.com/PTG</a>.
This episode originally aired on July 5, 2018.
Photo by Connor Coyne via Unsplash. Thanks, Connor!
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Secrets of the FIFA World Cup

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What’s the Plural of Platypus? Plus More Platypus Facts!

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